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CA59 HCL

2009 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,363 mi
Last recorded143,363 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo V5089,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 HCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 143,363 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 143,242 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 137,372 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 131,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 120,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,230 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 109,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached both sides (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,565 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 97,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 69,596 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front arm bushes worn and perished

rear inner pads low

Pass 19 May 2016 60,463 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,825 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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CA59 HCL is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA59 HCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CA59 HCL is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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